DENVER, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Camp Bow Wow®,
the Premier Doggy Day and Overnight Camp® franchise and an
Entrepreneur Franchise 500 company, is offering a second
chance to sick and injured dogs in need through the Bow Wow Buddies
Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing urgent medical care
funds to dogs who are either homeless or whose parents cannot
afford to pay their veterinary bills.
"Each year, countless pets are denied urgent medical care simply
because their parents cannot afford the treatment costs," said
Erin Askeland, Training &
Communication Manager for Camp Bow Wow and the Bow Wow Buddies
Foundation. "For struggling pet parents faced with this impossible
choice, the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation is a lifeline that can ease
the financial burdens of treating their sick or injured dog—and
potentially prevent the heartbreaking loss of their furry loved
one, as a result."
In addition to helping struggling pet parents, the Bow Wow
Buddies Foundation also provides grants to animal shelters and
rescue groups that need assistance to provide necessary medical
treatments for sick or injured dogs awaiting adoption.
"We are often contacted by owners who've fallen on hard times
and are forced to surrender their dogs because they cannot afford
their advanced medical treatments," says Lindsay Condon, President and CEO of the
Denver-based nonprofit rescue
group, Big Dogs Huge Paws. "It can be quite devastating to both the
pets and the families who love them. By helping pet parents get
their dogs the care they need, the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation is
helping to not only heal them but to keep them in their loving
forever homes and prevent the need for rehoming."
The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation will award grants up to
$2,500 for necessary medical
treatments for dogs in need across North
America including, but not limited to, broken bones,
abdominal obstruction, heartworm, enucleation, parvovirus, cancer,
and emergency services. The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation is seeking
donations, of any amount, to support this cause and to help more
animals in need. Every donation helps a dog stay healthy and happy
in their home. To make a donation, please visit
www.bowwowbuddies.com.
About The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation
When the
going gets ruff, the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation helps support the
health and happiness of our four-legged friends to keep them in
their forever homes. The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation provides grants
of up to $2,500 for individuals,
shelters, and rescue groups across North
America who cannot afford necessary medical care for a
particular dog. Individuals may apply for a grant when they are
struggling to cover the cost of their dog's veterinary care, and a
shelter or rescue group may apply for a grant for a dog who is
awaiting adoption pending veterinary care. The Bow Wow Buddies
Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
To learn more, make a donation, or apply for a Bow Wow Buddies
Foundation grant, please visit www.bowwowbuddies.com.
About Camp Bow Wow®
In 15
years, Camp Bow Wow, the premier pet care franchise, has grown to
include over 152 locations across North
America, becoming an $86
million brand. In 2015, the company was ranked 410 out of
500 in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list. The Camp concept provides
the highest levels of fun, safety and service for its Campers, and
peace of mind for their parents. Dogs romp together in an open-play
environment and pricing is all-inclusive. Since the
Broomfield, Colorado-based company
started franchising in 2003, Camp Bow Wow has sold more than 152
franchises in 38 states, plus one in Canada, over 41% being women-owned. In
August 2014, Camp Bow Wow was
acquired by VCA, Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF), a leading animal healthcare
company in the United States and
Canada.
The Camp Bow Wow brand family also includes:
- Home Buddies by Camp Bow Wow® – premier in-home
pet care
- Behavior Buddies® – premier dog training
- The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation – a non-profit
organization dedicated to providing urgent medical care funds to
dogs who are either homeless or whose parents cannot afford to pay
their veterinary bills.
Company Website:
www.campbowwow.com
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